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Hate incident infographic on an iPad.
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State Civil Rights Department partners with UCLA Center for Health Policy Research to study extent of hate acts
Communications Team
The findings spotlight the potential prevalence of hate beyond hate crime data reported to law enforcement
April 11, 2025
Hate incident infographic on an iPad.
Blog
State Civil Rights Department partners with UCLA Center for Health Policy Research to study extent of hate acts
Communications Team
The findings spotlight the potential prevalence of hate beyond hate crime data reported to law enforcement
April 11, 2025
Volunteers pack food into paper bags for distribution to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Blog
Majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders didn’t receive mental health care, food assistance during pandemic
Communications Team
New report spotlights how COVID-19 affected NHPIs in California
April 10, 2025
Volunteers pack food into paper bags for distribution to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Blog
Majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders didn’t receive mental health care, food assistance during pandemic
Communications Team
New report spotlights how COVID-19 affected NHPIs in California
April 10, 2025
Dr. Yu Yu "Ask the Expert"
Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: Don’t forget about the long-term mental health impacts of wildfires
Communications Team
Dr. Yu Yu, senior research analyst at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, says that recovery policies and efforts must account for how people are coping with the loss of their possessions and threats to their physical health
April 08, 2025
Dr. Yu Yu "Ask the Expert"
Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: Don’t forget about the long-term mental health impacts of wildfires
Communications Team
Dr. Yu Yu, senior research analyst at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, says that recovery policies and efforts must account for how people are coping with the loss of their possessions and threats to their physical health
April 08, 2025
A young Black adult looks into an empty refrigerator
Press Releases
Many California college students experiencing food insecurity aren’t getting the assistance they’re eligible for
Communications Team
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report offers recommendations for ways to increase student use of the CalFresh program
January 29, 2025
A young Black adult looks into an empty refrigerator
Press Releases
Many California college students experiencing food insecurity aren’t getting the assistance they’re eligible for
Communications Team
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report offers recommendations for ways to increase student use of the CalFresh program
January 29, 2025
Person using an electronic tablet to sign up for health insurance
Press Releases
Mark A. Peterson on how California health programs could change with second Trump administration
Communications Team
In a conversation moderated by “Forum” co-host Alexis Madrigal, Peterson provided insights into the what’s motivating the Republican ideas, past attempts to revamp health care, and what’s at stake this year
January 17, 2025
Person using an electronic tablet to sign up for health insurance
Press Releases
Mark A. Peterson on how California health programs could change with second Trump administration
Communications Team
In a conversation moderated by “Forum” co-host Alexis Madrigal, Peterson provided insights into the what’s motivating the Republican ideas, past attempts to revamp health care, and what’s at stake this year
January 17, 2025
smoke coming from the hills in Los Angeles
Director's Messages
Director’s message about the California wildfires
Ninez A. Ponce
Wildfires are taking a toll on Californians’ health, from smoke exposure to disparities in accessing filtered air. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Ninez Ponce shares her experience and urges data-driven action to address these impacts
January 14, 2025
smoke coming from the hills in Los Angeles
Director's Messages
Director’s message about the California wildfires
Ninez A. Ponce
Wildfires are taking a toll on Californians’ health, from smoke exposure to disparities in accessing filtered air. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Ninez Ponce shares her experience and urges data-driven action to address these impacts
January 14, 2025
Fourth Annual UCLA Health Equity Challenge which offers up to $50,000 for each community organization to implement your idea.
Press Releases
UCLA students propose innovative ideas to address health disparities in the greater Los Angeles area
Communications Team
15 finalists selected to participate in the 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge
December 19, 2024
Fourth Annual UCLA Health Equity Challenge which offers up to $50,000 for each community organization to implement your idea.
Press Releases
UCLA students propose innovative ideas to address health disparities in the greater Los Angeles area
Communications Team
15 finalists selected to participate in the 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge
December 19, 2024
Honorees holding their awards at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's 30th anniversary gala. Dr. Efrain Talamantes, Sherry M. Hirota, Sunghee Lee, Shana Charles, Alex Ortega, Jeffrey Reynoso, Sue Holtby, Robert Otto Valdez, Ninez A. Ponce, Dr. Tomás Aragón, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young, Dr. Linette T. Scott, Susan Demarois, Usha Lee Mcfarling, Louise McCarthy, Delight Satter, and Alex Sripipatana.
Press Releases
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research celebrates three decades of advancing health equity
Communications Team
The event honored 30 outstanding public health champions
December 17, 2024
Honorees holding their awards at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's 30th anniversary gala. Dr. Efrain Talamantes, Sherry M. Hirota, Sunghee Lee, Shana Charles, Alex Ortega, Jeffrey Reynoso, Sue Holtby, Robert Otto Valdez, Ninez A. Ponce, Dr. Tomás Aragón, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young, Dr. Linette T. Scott, Susan Demarois, Usha Lee Mcfarling, Louise McCarthy, Delight Satter, and Alex Sripipatana.
Press Releases
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research celebrates three decades of advancing health equity
Communications Team
The event honored 30 outstanding public health champions
December 17, 2024
Overhead shot of playing cards, dice, casino chips and a roulette wheel
Press Releases
Nearly half a million Californians reported symptoms of problem gambling
Communications Team
UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey added questions about gambling in 2023 as it becomes more mainstream
October 03, 2024
Overhead shot of playing cards, dice, casino chips and a roulette wheel
Press Releases
Nearly half a million Californians reported symptoms of problem gambling
Communications Team
UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey added questions about gambling in 2023 as it becomes more mainstream
October 03, 2024
A bar chart has different images inside each bar to represent housing discrimination, mental health, gambling, health care, volunteer work, elder care, and food insecurity.
Press Releases
Health inequities abound in California, according to newest California Health Interview Survey
Communications Team
Trends in housing discrimination, health care access among topics in the nation’s largest state health survey
October 03, 2024
A bar chart has different images inside each bar to represent housing discrimination, mental health, gambling, health care, volunteer work, elder care, and food insecurity.
Press Releases
Health inequities abound in California, according to newest California Health Interview Survey
Communications Team
Trends in housing discrimination, health care access among topics in the nation’s largest state health survey
October 03, 2024